I like this picture I took today on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The flag flying at half mast that is just about (but not yet) fully enclosed by the chain fence makes me think of being in danger….the rising waters of the flood are up to our chins but has not yet covered us. We are still alive and we live for Jesus. We are fighting for the salvation of souls. We have to evangelize/preach the Gospel! In the background are the blue skies.  Help is on the way. Jesus will rescue us. We just have to battle in the meantime as He protects, encourages, and strengthens us. Let’s roll. God Bless You, Fr. John Kopson

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. The Equality Act, which is coming up for a vote in the Senate soon, in many ways does the opposite and needs to be opposed. Instead of respecting differences in beliefs about marriage and sexuality, the Equality Act would discriminate against people of faith.

With proud and grateful hearts we celebrate our 8th Graders Graduation Day this weekend! Here is Fr. John's farewell note to our St. Anne School 8th Grade grads: